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July 12, 2026

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As US-Iran fighting resumes, Israel weighs 3 options with restraint winning, for now

Despite Israel's military readiness to resume strikes on Iran, officials say looming elections make Netanyahu more likely to stay out unless Tehran forces his hand.

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Former Israeli army chief of staff Gadi Eizenkot speaks during the launch of the Yashar party's election campaign in Hod Aharon, in central Israel, on June 30, 2026.

New Israeli election poll puts Eisenkot ahead of Netanyahu: What to know

Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party has now bypassed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud in the polls, cementing his status as Netanyahu’s main opponent.

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (not shown) for bilateral talks at Beştepe Presidential Compound during the NATO Summit on July 08, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey. Leaders from NATO's 32 countries, plus NATO allies like Ukraine, gathered in the Turkish capital to discuss a range of issues involving spending targets, defense industrial production, and support for Ukraine, among other topics. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Trump declares MoU with Iran 'over' as Hegseth cancels trip to Israel

Trump said diplomacy with Tehran was “a waste of time” after renewed attacks around Hormuz, as US defense chief reportedly cancels Israel visit.

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Trump's F-35 push for Turkey runs into CAATSA — and Israel

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) welcomes US President Donald Trump (R) upon his arrival on Air Force One at Etimesgut Air Base near Ankara, on July 7, 2026, before attending the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Israel, Greece conduct military drills ahead of NATO summit in Turkey

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Samuel Wendel

Senior Market Research Analyst

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Adam Lucente

News and Business Correspondent

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Jack Dutton

Chief Business Correspondent

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

Ben Caspit

Israel Columnist

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Francesco Schiavi

In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance

Rina Bassist

Associate Editor (Israel)

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

Yair Lapid in Casablanca

Israel’s Lapid reopens liaison office in Morocco, is moved by synagogue visit

After reopening a liaison office in Rabat, Morocco, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is sung to at the refurbished Beth El synagogue in Casablanca.

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett (R) speaks to Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, at the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on Aug. 8, 2021.

Israel’s Bennett and Lapid partners, but still rivals

Behind the seemingly idyllic partnership between Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid, tensions are seething and competition is already on its way.

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UN panel calls for cybersurveillance sale freeze amid Pegasus scandal

The independent panel said it was concerned by reports that highly sophisticated surveillance tools are being used to monitor journalists, activists and political opponents.

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid (L) and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita (R) sign three framework cooperation agreements, Rabat, Morocco, Aug. 11, 2021.

Israel’s Lapid in Morocco to cement diplomatic, economic ties

The two-day visit in Rabat of Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is not only historic diplomatically, it also cements growing trade relations between the two countries.

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CIA chief Burns, Israel's Bennett meet to discuss Iran

CIA Director William Burns met with the new Israeli prime minister on Wednesday as talks to revive the landmark nuclear deal remained deadlocked.

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Government report details how Israel has failed Bedouin community

The Bedouin community in the Negev Desert region has been allocated far bigger budgets for development, health, education and transportation services.

Bahrain’s undersecretary for international relations at the Foreign Ministry Sheikh Abdulla bin Ahmed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa visiting the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation in Jaffa, Aug. 10 2021.

Israel rolls out red carpet for senior Bahraini official's third visit

Visiting Israel for the third time, Bahrain’s undersecretary for international relations at the Foreign Ministry, Sheikh Abdulla bin Ahmed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, met with President Isaac Herzog, visited the Peres Center for Peace and innovation and even went diving in the Mediterranean.

A family arrives for a rapid COVID-19 antigenic test at Israel's Magen David Adom medical service in Jerusalem on Aug. 8, 2021.

Israeli government's tight grip on pandemic slips

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett had labeled himself as Mr. Coronavirus, but now that he is at the helm, the pandemic just keeps spreading.

Michael Herzog speaks at The Washington Institute's Soref Symposium in Washington, DC, May 7, 2009.

Israel’s new US ambassador intimately familiar with Washington

Israel’s new envoy to the United States, Michael Herzog, is the only Israeli official to have participated in all diplomatic negotiations between Israel and Arab states over the past two decades and he knows Washington by heart.

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Arab-Israeli legislator tours Israel’s Foreign Ministry

Raam leader Mansour Abbas' visit to the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem was anything but ordinary.

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Israel appoints bipartisan negotiator as ambassador to US

Having served in a variety of military positions and as negotiator in several rounds of talks with the Palestinians and Arab countries, Israel’s next ambassador to the US Michael Herzog is widely hailed as the right person for the job.

Michael Herzog and Isaac Herzog

Bennett names Michael Herzog as Israeli ambassador to US

Herzog, a retired brigadier general and fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, is the brother of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.